CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Roberto Hernandez's sprained right ankle has turned into a bigger injury than the Indians thought.

Not only has it caused Hernandez to miss Saturday night's start against the Rangers, but he'll miss at least one more start.

"He'll be in a walking boot for at least a week," said manager Manny Acta. "He felt some pain while going through some PFP (pitcher's fielding practice) drills and had to cut it short."

This has been a year to forget for Hernandez and the Indians. He sprained the ankle backing up home plate Monday after giving up a double to Oakland's Yoenis Cespedes in the third inning.

He threw a bullpen session Wednesday and Acta said he was ready for Saturday's start. On Friday night, however, the Indians announced that Gomez would make Hernandez's start against the Rangers.

Hernandez was arrested in January in the Dominican Republic after applying for a visa under a phony name. He was unable to join the Indians until late July because of the U.S. State Department's investigation.

The Indians hold a club option on Hernandez for 2013 worth $6 million. He has made only three starts and the Indians wanted to see him make at least four or five more starts in September to help them make a decision for next year.

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